Share Email Opening Title Deputy Program Manager  Description The Columbia Group (TCG), is a technical services support company which has a successful 50+ year history of providing the United States Military with acquisition, logistics management, engineering, design, fabrication, test and evaluation, information technology and financial management support services. As a full-time employee of The Columbia Group, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package to include a quality health insurance program (medical, drug, vision and dental) for you and your family, group life insurance, group short and long-term disability insurance, a 401K Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Account, and professional development opportunities. You will accrue 'Paid Time Off' (PTO) to be used towards vacation or sick leave, in addition to receiving ten (10) paid Federal holidays. We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join our team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will: Assume principle responsibility for the management of cost, schedule, and subcontracts. Work with a project analyst to monitor expenditures. Estimate future spending based on spending trends and monthly reports. Develop and recommend cost control measures. Monitor progress of Program deliverables and maintain an integrated Program schedule. Develop and recommend corrective action in order to maintain the Program schedule. Develop and implement appropriate project controls Ensure all Program deliverables undergo peer review before delivery to the customer. Establish and maintain a tracking system to ensure reviews are conducted and that comments from peer reviewers and the customer are resolved and addressed appropriately in customer deliverables. Provide technical oversight in areas of assigned responsibility, including monitoring subcontractor technical performance. Ensure technical and programmatic risks have been identified and are being tracked. Actively participate in issue and risk resolution.     Position Requirements Required Education, Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering. We may consider candidates with a technical degree (science or IT) with demonstrated experience in managing a complex hardware-development effort. At least 15 years of experience in engineering and/or product development – at least 5 of which must be in a supervisory role At least 5 years of experience working in a Defense Department acquisition program Demonstrated experience in communication with senior military officers or U.S. Government officials (Product Manager or higher) U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Desired Skills and Experience: M.S. in Electrical, Marine, or Mechanical Engineering Experience working on a U.S. Navy acquisition program Experience working on a U.S. Navy shipbuilding program Experience working within a formal quality assurance program such as ISO 9000 or NQA-1 Understanding of Earned-Value Management System Familiarity with artificial intelligence principles and/or autonomous systems PMP Certification   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Deputy Program Manager   Division The Columbia Group   Req Number PRO-19-00002   Location Washington, DC – Client Site   About the Organization We are a premier federal services company with a successful history of providing the United States Military, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and other departments / agencies of the federal government. We employ hundreds of professionals, providing client-focused solutions, across all armed forces, in multiple locations throughout the United States.   EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected Veteran status.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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